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flEC Lott BOOK 78 F":GE 738 If we get into a composting system on a tri -county basis, we would be right on target to be able to move in that direction. He stressed that staff feels very, very.comfortable that what they are asking to be done here is a necessary part and that no matter what the end result, we need the facilities. Mr. Munksgaard reported that CDM has been retained in Martin County to design them a septage facility, and Lee County and Hendry County just signed to build a joint facility; it varies. CDM is retained by St. Lucie County as their solid waste consultant, and right now, they are heading more in the direction of addressing their solid waste needs and recycling. Commissioner Bird believed that St. Lucie County has many more septic tanks, and what do they do about that. Environmental Health Director Mike Galanis commented that they choose to ignore the problem. Commissioner Bird suggested that we give the City of Vero Beach one more shot and then move on. He commented that he would find it helpful if City Manager Little or Tom Nason would come and present their side. Commissioner Eggert believed she understood what they are doing. Commissioner Scurlock did also. He noted that with what their consultants are telling them (and there is a crystal ball here to some extent), it all comes down to a 6% difference. Administrator Chandler agreed that there is no question that there is a differential in the short range; we all recognize that. He felt the big differential in the long range is whether what we propose is the most cost effective in terms of what is pending in legislation and what is out there. When you cut through it all - they are taking a chance on the future and what they think may happen. Director Pinto had one further point that he felt is very important, which is that there is,a 201 Facility Plan that has been approved by the state and by the federal government. The 12